article thumbnail

Univ of Toronto study details impacts of interaction between driving patterns and electricity generation for WTW energy use and GHG emissions for PHEVs

Green Car Congress

Current average Ontario electricity generation mix, based on the Province’s 2010 electrical energy output by fuel type, which was 55% nuclear, 20% hydroelectric, 14% natural gas boiler, 8% coal, 2% wind, and 1% biomass. C1 is shorter than C2, which is shorter than C3). Within each category, distance varied (e.g.,

PHEV 210
article thumbnail

GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

Green Car Congress

Clutches are OWC1, C1 and B1. Fixed Ratio Extended Range: Very efficient operation during typical driving conditions when the vehicle is accelerating, and also allows efficient charging of the battery pack under light vehicle load conditions. Concentrated winding NdFeB magnet. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Motor A type.

Volt 150